April 1, 2025
Its been 6 months since my last journal entry
Being in God word every morning, I thank Him for giving me, not only a new heart that desires
to learn but a teachable heart as well. Waking up each morning eager to learn more…
I never really had that desire until I genuinely wanted that desire
Now my desire is focused on living a more God-lead life and less of a self-lead life,
and I can see God’s hand shaping my new life.
Philippians 2:13 “For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him.”
I personally needed to make that choice and reach out to Him first and seek Him
I just finished going through a bible study program, pretty much a verse-by-verse study
of the whole bible along with lessons that I can apply to my life.
It was an amazing study that really impacted my life and woke me up.
I am now waiting to see where the Lord directs me next as I desire a much deeper
study into the bible and a deeper relationship with the Lord
As I sit here taking a look on how my heart has been changing
the one thing that stands out the most is
how I have been praying different, how my prayers have been changing
first off- I never use to pray on a daily basis. I prayed at church and
a little here and there, maybe a month or longer in between prayers.
You can’t expect to have a relationship with God or anyone for that matter,
unless you talk to them and form that friendship.
I never had a real, true, genuine relationship with the Lord.
What little I did pray was more about me- what I want and what I need, which isn’t wrong to pray
but now my morning prayers before I get out of bed look more like this-
Thank you Lord for Your breath of life in my lungs today, allowing me another day here on earth to serve You.
How can I serve You today?
When I get out of bed, get my coffee and open up my computer ready for my bible study lesson,
I will ask God to open up my heart and mind as I am ready to learn.
Reveal the sins in my life that I don’t even recognize as sins anymore because they have been
apart of my life for too long, bring them to my attention and make me awareness of them
though this study and give me fresh revelation.
I want to change my ways and changing my direction that glorify You today and not the world.
When I venture out, my prayers will look like this
As I venture out today, place before me opportunities to bless others,
and help be aware of my surroundings, so I don’t miss these opportunities.
prayers throughout the day
Help me to realize when I do something that does not align with your ways,
as the quicker I acknowledge my wrongdoing and repent, I am that much closer
to You.
I am always thankful for the trials that I might face today as they help me learn
when I get into this situation again, I have better knowledge on how get out of these situations.
It is not easy to resist satan that is why I am grateful for my struggles as I have learned that
they are great for teaching moments
Many prayers of praise and thanks all day long
Psalm 1:2-3 “But whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night
That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither-whatever they do prospers”.
This passage gives a beautiful picture of the blessings that come from staying rooted in God’s Word.
stability, fruitfulness, and spiritual prosperity, causing a person to thrive like a strong, well-nourished tree.
I want to end by sharing that when I took that first genuine step toward having a real relationship with the Lord—not just a quick “hi” and “bye” every now and then,
I realized that a surface-level relationship isn’t enough.
True friendship with God is about talking to Him throughout the day, every day, and making Him the center of my focus. I can’t fully express how much more joyful my life is now. Even on days when I’m feeling down or struggling against Satan, I can still find joy and blessings in my day
I’ve discovered the secret to life—it’s been right in front of me all along.
Life isn’t just about knowing God
It’s about being in a living, active, genuine relationship with Him.
John 15:5:”I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.”
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